Also known as Bebop, Bop was a radical new music that developed gradually in the early 1940's and seemed to explode in 1945. Among its key innovators were altoist Charlie "Bird" Parker, trumpeter Dizzy Gillespie, pianist Bud Powell, drummer Max Roach and pianist-composer Thelonious Monk. The main difference between Bop and Swing is that the soloists engaged in chordal (rather than melodic) improvisation, often discarding the melody altogether after the first chorus and using the chords as the basis for the solo. Bebop jazz was usually performed in small groups and featured extended improvisation.
Bop is characterized by a fast tempo, advanced harmonies and complex chord progress ...
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This track is reminiscent of John Coltrane's 1958 BlueTrain release. Like the original, this is a cool, laid back blues with a nostalgic vibe complete with solos by the tenor saxophone, trumpet, trombone and piano - great vibe and it swings hard. Instrumental, Jazz, Bebop
Up-tempo and pulsing, upright bass, piano and drums burn their way through a short bebop jazz piece. Their high energy will really get your listeners attention! Multiple edits of the full track are available including 15 and 30 seconds, loop, sting and drums and bass only. Instrumental, Jazz, Bebop
Busy fun bouncy inquisitive and positive upbeat jazzy bebop with a fast walking pace. Retro gritty underscore featuring a fret-less upright bass. Nice backdrop for a commercial about people with busy lives, Instrumental, Jazz, Bebop
Reaching is tenor and soprano saxes, piano, Wurlitzer, upright bass patch and brushes drums. It is fast paced and broken up by the lead becoming tenor, soprano and Wurlitzer. Good for restaurant, cafe or business background. Instrumental, Jazz, Bebop
Fast Bebop Jazz with a classic piano trio (piano, upright bass and drums). Perfect for a Jazz club scene or vintage footage like a car chase or detective scene. Instrumental, Jazz, Bebop
Fast Bebop Jazz with blistering guitar solo, 70's style horns and jammin' bass line. perfect for a spy, action or car chase scene. Great for an opening piece. Instrumental, Jazz, Bebop
Fast Bebop with jazzy guitar solo, 70's style horns and jammin' bass line. perfect for a spy, action or car chase scene. Great for an opening piece. Instrumental, Jazz, Bebop
Cool mysterious Pink Panther style sneaky bass solo, nightclub cocktail hour lounge jazz ensemble. Relaxed drums and slow swing upright bass plays live. John Coltrane, Miles Davis and Bill Evans style. Instrumental, Jazz, Bebop
Featuring a top LA brass section, thumping upright bass, swinging drums, cool jazz piano, this swaggering retro gangster vibe has that awesome film noir gumshoe feel with anti prohibition wildness. Ala Glenn Miller, Gene Krupa, Benny Goodman, Tommy Dorsey, Artie Shaw, Count Basie, and Duke Elling, Instrumental, Jazz, Swing Big Band
A Jazz Bop style piece featuring horns on the melody and sax on the solo. Variations Available on Request, Cool, Hip, Lounge, Life, Restaurant, Swing, Flowing, Romance, Film, Documentary, Express, Instrumental, Jazz, Bebop
Jazz, Straight ahead bop. This version is done with Vibes in the melody and a nice Sax solo. The melody line was changed in parts and the arrangement is more traditional, It is also longer at 2:05. Instrumental, Jazz, Bebop
A solo saxophonist that you might hear on a street corner in a major city, blowing his heart out. swinging, bebop, improvisation, great tone and energy. Adds street vibe to your production. Source music. Throw him a coupla bills! Instrumental, Jazz, Bebop
Modern jazz with sinuous soprano sax, vintage jazz guitar, hot bass, and is perfect for your Scotch and Soda before a night on the town, Instrumental, Jazz, Bebop
Jazz song featuring melody and solo by muted Trumpet and a solo on Piano. Sounds like Freddy Hubbard, Miles Davis, Chick Corea, Herbie Hancock. Instrumental, Jazz, Bebop
A fast, hard swinging jazz/minor blues composition for guitar organ trio with high energy improvised solos from guitar and organ. In the style of Jack McDuff, George Benson & Lonnie Smith, this track is reminiscent of John Coltrane's "Mr. P. C.", Chick Corea's "Got a Match" & '60s jazz organ music. Instrumental, Jazz, Bebop
An uptempo hard swinging modern jazz/bebop composition for quartet with high energy solos from guitar & alto saxophone. In style of Cannonball Adderly, John Coltrane, Wayne Shorter, Kenny Garrett, Grant Green, Pat Metheny, Lee Konitz/Lenny Tristano. Perfect for use in TV, a car commercial, etc. Instrumental, Jazz, Bebop
Happy confusion reigns in this music, with musical movement in an environment of curiosity, like a happy gypsy in love. Delightful piano melody with backup ensemble playing hot clarinet, cool drums. Dynamic, fun track building excitement to a button stop ending. Playful comedy, wild chases & romcom. Instrumental, Jazz, Bebop
Classic bebop jazz in the Style of Dizzy Gillespie and Charlie Parker. Angular and Unusual. Perfect for offbeat ads, comedy, bar scenes, animation. Futuristic But Retro. Instrumental, Jazz, Bebop
A mixed meter modern jazz quintet composition with a lyrical melody, infectious vamps & high energy improvised solos from tenor sax & electric guitar. In the style of Miles Davis, Wayne Shorter, Herbie Hancock & others... Would be great for usage in a foreign film, travel or luxury car commercial. Instrumental, Jazz, Bebop
Jazzy and cool, featuring a Miles Davis inspired trumpet in a smokey nightclub. Warm, vibrant, and jazzy up-tempo track, with wind-section, double bass and light drumbeats. Perfect for productions that require a refined, sophisticated, and sexy backdrop, such as movies, commercials, and TV shows. Gr, Instrumental, Jazz, Bebop
Up-tempo, bright, intense track, with strong drumbeat, piano, and a remarkable wind-section theme, it is perfect for creating an upbeat, yet hazy atmosphere. Great for productions that require a jazzy vibe, such as films, shows, commercials, and others. This soundscape puts you in a room with great, Instrumental, Jazz, Bebop
"Swing house" was particularly popular during the late 1980s and early 1990s. Influences incorporated into it include Louis Jordan and Louis Prima. A revival of swing dances, such a the Lindy hop. This is my Lindy Hop I don't have a category Hip Hop was as close as I could get. Instrumental, Jazz, Bebop
Beboppy Jazz Music: Great as jolly background music or commercials and advertisements. Jazz club or blues lounge background music. Smooke room or Jazz era reflections. Jazz piano and electric piano with walking bass, karimba and jazz drums. Honly tonky jazz! Instrumental, Jazz, Bebop
Hot swinging piano jazz trio piece, sounds sophisticated and real, late night cocktails, secluded hideaway, tight bebop groove. For noir type film, TV, video or radio productions. Nice vibe for luxurious products adverts autos, high fashion, wine, five star hotels, upscale. Jet set, Lexus, Mercedes, Instrumental, Jazz, Bebop
A easy grooving original swing jazz track that features tenor sax and vibes, with the piano, upright bass and drums rounding out the ensemble. Nice toe tapping feel, cool retro bluesy bop style. Cool interplay between the vibes and sax keeps the music fun, light, and interesting. Radio ready. Instrumental, Jazz, Bebop
"Dr. Pepper" is an upbeat arrangement of a bebop composition that owes its genesis to Thelonious Monk, with a nod to Dizzy Gillespie's "Salt Peanuts". The performance features solo acoustic piano backed by acoustic bass and drums. Instrumental, Jazz, Bebop
A jazz bebop melody with a latin pop hip hop beat shows how happy and elated a person can be after a close call, featuring piano, acoustic guitar, synth bass, synths, drums and percussion, Instrumental, Jazz, Bebop
"BOO-YAH!" - fans of CNBC's "Mad Money" will immediately recognize Jim Cramer's trademark cry. Our up-tempo (4/4 time, quarter note = 205) jazz/bebop arrangement features acoustic piano backed by jazz electric guitar, acoustic bass and drums. Instrumental, Jazz, Bebop
"Bread 'n' Butter" captures the essence of the piano-less post-bop sound popularized in the late 1950s by the late Gerry Mulligan. Our arrangement features two baritone saxophones backed by acoustic bass and drums/brushes. Instrumental, Jazz, Bebop
"Boppin' Nanny" - that's a hootenanny for 1950s hepcats. Our medium-fast (4/4 time, quarter note = 195) bebop composition is performed by an upbeat piano trio. Instrumental, Jazz, Bebop
"Mulligan Stew" is a 1960s-style jazz arrangement that features an extended baritone saxophone solo rendered in the style associated with Gerry Mulligan's solo performances. The arrangement promotes an infectiously joyful, upbeat mood. Instrumental, Jazz, Bebop
A cool Jazzy Upright Bass solos while a Drummer accompanies. Light enough for a Voice-Over. It's upbeat & cheerful with a bit of cute thrown in. Use this anyplace you want to lift your audience's spirits & put 'em in a happy state of mind. Ya can't see it but I'm snapping my fingers right now. Yeah. Instrumental, Jazz, Bebop
Twisty and snake like theme featuring real alto saxophone along with electric piano,bass and cymbals.This track would make a great theme tune or underscore to a variety of urban type media. Instrumental, Jazz, Bebop
A classic sounding Bebop tune with a frontline of sax and trumpet. Like Bird and Diz it sounds like the the real thing. Straight ahead classic jazz, like a jazz club in the 40's. Instrumental, Jazz, Bebop
Beautiful Jazz multi brass instruments! Featuring Alto Saxophone and xylophone! Gorgeous Melody and Solos. Great for Romantic settings including Documentaries, Travel Shows and Film Background Music Romantic, groovy lounge jazz instrumental with any wedding/cocktail party. Instrumental, Jazz, Bebop
Condensed JAZZ tune from 'Travelin'Jack'. The use of Piano, Guitar, Sax, Drums, Bass have allowed licensing success in TV and Film with this song. Instrumental, Jazz, Bebop
Smooth Jazz that is Romantic, Playful, Bouncy, Positive, Feel Good! Perfect for Lobby, Elevator, Dinner Date, Resort, Holiday, Vacation, Cruise Ship, Piano Bar. Nostalgic & Polished,, Instrumental, Jazz, Bebop
A straight ahead up tempo mainstream bebop jazz Quintet original track featuring Harmon muted trumpet, tenor sax, piano, bass, and drums ala Miles Davis mid 1960’s projects, luxurious and sophisticated Useable background music with a wide range for all media projects. tv, radio, video, in store, Instrumental, Jazz, Bebop
